CVE-2010-1790

CVE-2010-1790 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Apple Safari with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

• Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Affected product: Apple Safari
• Published: 2010-07-30
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

WebKit in Apple Safari before 5.0.1 on Mac OS X 10.5 through 10.6 and Windows, and before 4.1.1 on Mac OS X 10.4; and webkitgtk before 1.2.6; does not properly handle just-in-time (JIT) compiled JavaScript stubs, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted HTML document, related to a "reentrancy issue."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-1790?

WebKit in Apple Safari before 5.0.1 on Mac OS X 10.5 through 10.6 and Windows, and before 4.1.1 on Mac OS X 10.4; and webkitgtk before 1.2.6; does not properly handle just-in-time (JIT) compiled JavaScript stubs, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted HTML document, related to a "reentrancy issue."

How severe is CVE-2010-1790?

CVE-2010-1790 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2010-1790 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-1790?

CVE-2010-1790 primarily affects Apple Safari. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-1790?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2010-1790 published?

CVE-2010-1790 was published on 2010-07-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Jul/msg00001.html
• http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-10/msg00000.html
• http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-01/msg00006.html
• http://secunia.com/advisories/41856
• http://secunia.com/advisories/43068
• http://secunia.com/advisories/43086
• http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4276
• http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:039
• http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-0177.html
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/42020
• http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1006-1
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/2722
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0212
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0216
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0552
• https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11777

Affected products (9)

• cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:4.0.0b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:4.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:4.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:4.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:4.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:4.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:webkit:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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